It’s a few months now that we’ve been on this sustainable fish cookery jag and, as a former fish non-enthusiast, I have to say that it's been far more satisfying and a lot easier than expected. I’m sure there are many ways to cook fish in a complicated fashion but we haven’t felt the need to try any of those lately. Most of our favorite fish recipes use, at most, 2-3 ingredients besides the fish, often butter and lemon. The other flavor trifecta frequently used with fish – soy sauce, sesame and in this case honey (sometimes it’s ginger) – is featured here.
How We Prepared It:
- Arctic Char with Soy-Sesame Glaze – recipe from Hooked on Fish, originally from Martha Stewart
- Fingerling Potatoes with Butter and Chives – boil the potatoes ahead of time, then sauté with butter and fresh chives
- Asparagus-Pea Medley, blanched separately, then combined
The Verdict: Really tasty. The flavor combo seems kind of obvious and maybe a little bit pedestrian – soy sauce, sesame & scallions, ho-hum. But there’s no denying that the flavor combo works and that this fish loves it. Soaks it up like a sponge and makes a very satisfying fish dinner. The go-withs were tasty too but nothing super-special. Overall this is an easy treatment for just about any fish or perhaps a thin (pounded) cutlet of chicken or pork.
| Printable Recipe- Arctic Char with Soy-Sesame Glaze |
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serves 2 to 3.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 lb Arctic char (cut to fit in your pan)
- Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onions cut on the bias, white and light green parts, as garnish
Directions:
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and brush with half of the sauce.
- Heat a cast-iron (or non-stick) skillet over high heat. Sear the fish skin side up for 4 minutes (be careful not to let the honey in the sauce burn).
- Pour the remaining sauce over the fish and swirl the sauce around the pan.
- Carefully turn the fish, spoon the sauce over the top, and cook for 3 more minutes, until the fish is just cooked through.
Serves 2 to 3.
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